Neruoscience Master's Programs

[ARPerry]

     Heya, I'm currently in the process of finding neuroscience master's programs to which I might apply, and I am not even sure where to begin. I am currently a rising Sophomore at Texas A&M University, and am majoring in Biomedical Science with minors in Neuroscience and Philosophy. My end goal is to obtain my Master's and Ph.D. so that I may become a research neuroscientist who studies the genetic and biological factors behind mental illnesses that heavily affect an individual's perception of reality, such as schizophrenia and eating disorders.

     I heard from one of my professors that I ought to pursue a research-based Master's degree as opposed to a coursework-based Master's. Ideally, I would like to enroll in a paid Master's program, but I understand that such programs are few and far between. What are some good schools for Master's degrees in neuroscience? I don't care about the country, really, so long as English is the primary language of instruction (I'd love to learn a new language, but would rather not try to do so while earning a degree).

[BabyScientist]

Why do you want a Master's at all? I was always told that, in science, you do an MS if you're not sure you want a PhD or not sure of what you want to study. You can get into PhD programs directly with a bachelor's in the US.

Also, if you're only a rising sophomore, I'd say don't worry about it until maybe midway through your junior year. For now, join a research lab at your school and start contributing to actual research.